Religion & Spirituality - 29 November 2006

Is masturbation a sin?
Honestly.

2006-11-29 12:24:52 · 28 answers · asked by typicalbutiluvyou 2

Christianity is the answer.

Every religious and philosophical system has its own path to "ultimate fulfillment." In order to reach a "higher level," one must discipline their thoughts and actions in such a way as to reach this goal, or "salvation."

For example:

* Buddhists strive for their goal through chanting and prayer.
* Muslims strive for their goal by submitting to the will of Allah.
* Anarchists strive for their goal by rebelling against society.
* Hedonists strive for their goal by seeking pleasure.
* Catholics strive for their goal by keeping the sacraments.
* Many others who consider themselves "Christian" strive for their goal through regular church attendance, and doing good things.
* Mystics and occultists strive for their by seeking supernatural experiences.
* Atheists strive for their goal by disproving the existence of God.

I could go on, but you probably get the idea by now.

In the face of all these human religions and philosophies, biblical Christianity teaches something completely opposite:

"It is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

No matter how hard you try, you can't save yourself. Still, to receive the gift, there is something you need to do, right here, right now:


* Put your full trust and faith in Jesus Christ -- Not only that He exists, that He is the Son of God, that He died, was buried, and brought back to life, but also that He is your only hope for salvation, and that He is your highest authority.

2006-11-29 12:24:47 · 13 answers · asked by jesus_loves_u1972 1

2006-11-29 12:22:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 12:22:03 · 16 answers · asked by Sailor Mars 1

and all the babies are gone from the earth with a blink of an eye what will you think about us then?

2006-11-29 12:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by jamnjims 5

It almost seems like at times they are more trying to prove it to them selves, and so I am curious if this is the reason why. If they are not why do they care about any religion questions? Please give a reason why, and an intelligable, well written, and correctly spelled answer. (there is spell check available)

2006-11-29 12:21:35 · 41 answers · asked by answererman 2

I'm not talkin' Lent, I mean your average, run of the mill Friday.

2006-11-29 12:21:23 · 12 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3

I am currently a christian at the Church of Christ. I have been saved but I am so lost right now. I know there is something that put us here, and no I do not believe that we had millions of cells magically get put together to create us, we are to complex. The body is I mean. So I feel some greater power did put us here. And whenever I am in a bad spot it's funny how I always find myself praying to God to help me. But I don't want to go to God in just a time of need, I want to go to Him always. What are some things you guys do to help you believe better. Ready the Bible, go to church. What else can I do? Please help me!

2006-11-29 12:21:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am christian, and most of my friends are christian although one of my closest friends is wiccan. All my christian friends are so mean to her, they call her all sorts of names, and she takes all of it with a smile. And when its just me & her she cries alot because of how much it hurts her. She's the one who at least tries to love everyone, and turns the other cheek. You know, what my CHRISTIAN friends are supposed to do. My question is weather my friends are just hypocritical, or if its just me

2006-11-29 12:16:35 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this the probable reason for his execution?.

2006-11-29 12:16:17 · 13 answers · asked by Socratic Pig 3

thanks for all the good answers about being scared to die. the next one is it possible to beleve in a god but not then bible. i grew up understanding science and stuff, but i am starting to belive in a "god" figure that started it some where but i cant grasp some of the events in the bible. is this ok? normal? thanks everyone!!

2006-11-29 12:15:40 · 22 answers · asked by kosovoknight 1

anything to harm God, i might make mistakes but thats harming myself , but I would never harm God and i will always worship God and stay away from negative enities. How about you

2006-11-29 12:14:57 · 8 answers · asked by daisy322_98 5

2006-11-29 12:14:27 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont understand. i really dont understand why so many people HATE jews. (aka: antisemitism)

2006-11-29 12:13:45 · 28 answers · asked by tortl :) 3

2006-11-29 12:12:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I notice a few avatars have adopted them recently!

2006-11-29 12:11:17 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 12:10:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 12:09:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 12:08:58 · 13 answers · asked by Gardenfoot 4

If so has the govrnment tried to use them to open talks with factions in Iraq

2006-11-29 12:08:00 · 8 answers · asked by uglier 1

I thought MOHAMMAD couldn't be portrayed in any form (person,cartoon,ect.)

2006-11-29 12:07:16 · 8 answers · asked by buttnut 1

2006-11-29 12:05:53 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 12:04:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am curious to see what are your reasons for living a moral life.

2006-11-29 12:03:27 · 15 answers · asked by ancient_wolf_13 3

if someone goes to church every sunday and keeps the rules of his/her religion but shows little concern for justice and peace. are they considered a good christian

2006-11-29 12:03:00 · 20 answers · asked by hondarider400at 3

After hearing about people tryna ban the word "reggin" I got disgusted at that idea.Why? Becuase I believe whole heartedly the word is not the problem;but the context in which it is used is. For black people(and evan the few whites and others were friends with) it's not meant to sound or be negative. When we get people who still have that blacks should be slaves mentality then we get a problem when they use it; cause they mean for it to be negative. But does anyone besides me agree we should leave the past in the past and move on with the present and future?
I mean I'm a man of God(Jesus),I'm black, and I dont have a problem using that word or being called in that word if used in the proper context.
Last I checked God doesnt want us to look back either,but to continue to go foward.He turned Lot's wife int a pillar of dust becuase she looked back. Again if used in the proper context and around people that dont mind there should be no problem.

And what do ya'll think?

2006-11-29 12:02:56 · 3 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

it was created . the bible says 7 days but we dont know how long those days were.evolution makes no sense in some ways but a chimpanzee looks very much like a human

2006-11-29 12:02:39 · 10 answers · asked by Shark 7

I hear a lot of conservative folks out here in the mid west saying this one a lot--that terrorist believe they will have seven virgins waiting for them in the afterlife if they blow themselves up for jihad. Given that there are a lot of racist people where I live, I was wondering where this (mis?)conception comes from and if the Koran really says anything of the sort.

My best guess is that the Koran is like the Bible in that one can read two different interpretations from the same material, or even find contradictory material within the same holy book.

2006-11-29 12:02:19 · 23 answers · asked by ? 3

Everyone believes in someone or self
Spend their life and time fighting something .that doesn"t exist
By there definition

2006-11-29 12:01:55 · 7 answers · asked by section hand 6

im falling into religon lately, i guess to find an answer. dealth scares me so bad, i dont know where to turn. i usally can figure things out, but this one i cant. any help?

2006-11-29 12:01:53 · 21 answers · asked by kosovoknight 1